Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1887-12-21
THE POPE'S JUBILEE.
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| COnuhueu Prom rUH rage
hsd reason to feel that in him she had a
father and friend. That santed man and
batriot, the Archbishop Of Dublin, through
long years of suffering bore testimony to
the Pope's love for the Emerald Isle.
Still another great solicitude has lain
heavily, on the breast of the holy father.
His observation has convinced him that the
greatest danger to the church and society
springs from the discomfort of the work.
ing classes. Willy demagogues are always
ready to stir them up to deeds of seditlon
and blOOdshed. Their comfort and happi-
ness is the best guarantee Of the welfare OF
society; constantly, therefore, has the voice
of tie Holy Father been heard pleading
the poor mans cause ard asserting the
poor mans rights.
He laid down first the principle that the
laboring man is entitled 10 so much OF the
profits of production, as suffice for the or
binary human needs of himself and fam
ily. They were his as his right and not a
matter of benevOlence. Again the work
ing men he asserted, had the right to COM
bine to secure their Just dues, to exercise
all lawful means to secure their fair share
OF the products of their toll. 1t was their
duty TO strive for the improvement Of their
condition. 1t WAS the duty Of the Church,
of society and OF government to aid them
in the efforts. The grandest work the
church could perform was to reach forth
its helping hand to uplift the down trod-
den and oppressed.
KNIGHTS OF LABOR
In the light Of these principles we can
readily understand the position OF the
Holy STE in regard to the Knights of La
Dor. For the principles under which they
acted the Church had nothing but COM
mendatiOn, for they were just and right
As to the question Of organization it could
not act. 1t could not give official
sanction to the order for ITS purposes
and methods were questions OF the future,
which only time could solve. 1t has done
wisely then in leaving the matter open for
future developments TO decide. For
America our own dear land the Holy father
has the truest aud purest affection. lie
sees in our country the nCbleSt develop
ment the worlds democracy. He secs
in our country, church and state going on
side by side in the purest spirit OF friend
ship. lie honor and loves our country tCr
her straightforward men. I'y facts that
speak louder than words. he shows that he
endorses this noble democratic spirit OF
ours.
Ia the cause of education he has dis
played special interest. The Catholic
University of America has been the sub
iect of his special s0licjtudc. lie sees it
in a new link to bind men to the Author
of all peace. He sreS that such an institu-
ton will send forth men we'll prepared for
the service OF their church, their country
and mankind. re requires Indeed that
we begin work, but it is his desire that 1t
he built up until every man may have the
easiest facilities tor bestOwins the priceless
boon Of a thorough education upon his
children.
THE ITALIAN QUESTION.
A father whose family is the whole
world, must have a heart filled with sOlIci-
tude. But | am sure that the greatest
sadness in the heart OF Leo MIL. Is iIs
alienation from lis own dear Italy. The
world is now ringing with his jubilee.
But in the midst of this rejoicing, circum-
stances mcke the alienation painful beyond
endurance. In the first place, the gOvern-
ment of Italy is now dominated lay fac
ton of iufidelS, who in no way represent
the mass of thu Italian people. They
lose no opportunity to outrage religion and
insult the vicar of Christ. On the other
hand, the temporal power o, the Pope rs
question OF the highest Importance,
maintained Tor a thousand years by prOYi
dence az an emblem OF the independence,
and spiritual sovereignty OF the Holy See.
In one day the hand OF the despoilcr wipes
ont all these traditions OF Christian infancy,
aud turns the capital Of ChrlStcndom into
the capital 0f Que of the smallest aud latest
European powers, aud they expect Leo Nil
TO say amen, to this. How Can he say amen
to all this Dissertation of sacred memories
We have been studying the character OF
Leo XIII in his public capacity. And tits
no cxaggeratiOn 10 say that lie Stands
without rival in the world. But IT we
could enter the ma este pOrtaIsOt that l'ie,
how pure and noble would he the sight
that meets our view. Probe his Heart to
the very bottom yen will not find single
mean or selfish trait Search his character
through and through and you will not find
a single inclination not in accordance with
truth and purity. We see that life of his
so full of cares and occupations, the busiest
life in the world, hut back of il there is a
firm and confident reliance in God. Well
may the world be glad that for 80 years
such priest has been daily offering mp his
prayers for aen. Well may We rejoice that
such man fills the chair of st. Peter. For
many day may God yet spare him to US
| to be an honor to humanity and glory TO
| the church.
THE CLOSE.
Bishop Keane exhorted his hearers To
give literally TO the good cause, and col
lection was taken up, during which Mrs.
NJ. f. Whitaker s1rg "Not Ashamed Of
Christ" A solo, 80, Salutaris,' br Mr..
F. Diegmiller, and trio THE Never Fail,
my Friend" by Misses May Donohue,
Teresa Maser and Mary Hea!ey closed the
exercises.
POPE LEO XIII.